Book Title: Room Service
Author: Poppy Dunne
Genre: Romantic Comedy Release Date: December 7, 2016
Hosted by: Book Enthusiast Promotions
I've spent seven nights cooped up in this five star hotel, sleeping on 1000 thread count sheets and working sixteen hours a day. At least room service is covered under my expense account. But all work and no play leaves a girl dateless for her brother's wedding. Prospects aren't totally bleak, though. Four meals a day, I get to drool over this sexy room service guy: he's got a perfect body, easy smile, and a sense of humor that has me snorting over my personal pizza. He's all that and a bag of chips. Specifically, the jumbo bag of ranch barbecue chips that I ordered for breakfast out of desperation on Day Four. I finally found the courage to 'accidentally' let my bathrobe slip, and ask him to be my plus one at my brother's wedding. So maybe I had to offer him a little money. So what? There's no way I can face my family, make my ex rue the day he left me, or screw off this work stress without his helping hand. But what happens when I find myself falling for my fake, paid-for boyfriend? Judging by the comped mozzarella sticks he brought me for breakfast, maybe there's a chance he's falling for me too?
REVIEW
This was a laugh out loud funny book that had the right amount of swoonworthy romance in it!And it was really great considering the fact that this is a debut novel!
Alex needs a date for her brother's wedding since her ex is going to be there.She already has a lot on her plate with her job as she has to book a big band for her club, else it might be the beginning of the end.The only bright spot in her lonely hotel days in New York is the hot room service guy who serves her regularly(and might also be flirting with her?).Backed into a corner by her mother, she somehow manages to get Ben-the room service guy to pose as her fake boyfriend for the duration of the wedding.As they spend more time together and explore the sizzling attraction between them- will this be service only or turn out to be a forever thing?
Alex was a hilarious main character!I loved her thought processes,unabashed honesty,internal dialogue and her sarcastic+witty commentary!It was a blast being in her head!Though she comes from a rich family, she is down to earth and prefers paving her own way.I love how loyal and patient she is with her family especially her mom!Alex's sister-in-law Katie was a hoot!Loved her!
Ben was quite mysterious and super hot ofcourse!I looved his interactions with Alex and the chemistry between them was too good!It was quite obvious that there was more to him than what he was showing and the last few chapters were quite predictable, though they didn't lessen my enjoyment in any manner!
Though this is a humorous novel at heart I loved how the author has infused a little seriousness in it too.You feel along with the characters!Each page had me laughing and snorting!I'm surprised people didn't think I was crazy while I was reading this book!
My only annoyance would probably be certain jumps in the writing.A change in the scene was at times jarring and didn't flow that well..
But this book had me satisfied on all the counts that mattered and you should definitely get this one if you're looking for a light,hilarious,steamy romance for the holidays!! <3
Alex needs a date for her brother's wedding since her ex is going to be there.She already has a lot on her plate with her job as she has to book a big band for her club, else it might be the beginning of the end.The only bright spot in her lonely hotel days in New York is the hot room service guy who serves her regularly(and might also be flirting with her?).Backed into a corner by her mother, she somehow manages to get Ben-the room service guy to pose as her fake boyfriend for the duration of the wedding.As they spend more time together and explore the sizzling attraction between them- will this be service only or turn out to be a forever thing?
Alex was a hilarious main character!I loved her thought processes,unabashed honesty,internal dialogue and her sarcastic+witty commentary!It was a blast being in her head!Though she comes from a rich family, she is down to earth and prefers paving her own way.I love how loyal and patient she is with her family especially her mom!Alex's sister-in-law Katie was a hoot!Loved her!
Ben was quite mysterious and super hot ofcourse!I looved his interactions with Alex and the chemistry between them was too good!It was quite obvious that there was more to him than what he was showing and the last few chapters were quite predictable, though they didn't lessen my enjoyment in any manner!
Though this is a humorous novel at heart I loved how the author has infused a little seriousness in it too.You feel along with the characters!Each page had me laughing and snorting!I'm surprised people didn't think I was crazy while I was reading this book!
My only annoyance would probably be certain jumps in the writing.A change in the scene was at times jarring and didn't flow that well..
But this book had me satisfied on all the counts that mattered and you should definitely get this one if you're looking for a light,hilarious,steamy romance for the holidays!! <3
“Really? She’s never mentioned you before,” Mom purrs. But damn it, Ben’s ready for her.
“I wanted to tell everyone right away, but she waited. That’s one of the things I love about her—how wise she is. When you have something special, you take it slow.” Then he leans down and presses his lips to my cheek, just a whisper of a touch. Instantly, and startlingly, my insides kind of gel together. Thank god he’s holding me up. “That’s part of the reason I’m so excited to meet all of the family now. You should be so proud of your daughter.”
His confident smile is killing Mom right now. He’s throwing a bucket of water on her, and we’re watching as the witch melts down to a cream pair of Manolo Blahniks and a spilled cosmopolitan.
Her horror at being unable to mock me gives me life. It spurs me on. Move in for the kill, Alex. I grip Ben by his lapel.
“You always know just what to say,” I murmur, trying to sound kittenish. Then I get up on my tiptoes and kiss him.
It’s supposed to be a moment to make Mom uncomfortable and get out of our faces. But the second our lips connect, a hot spark shoots through my body. Instead of freezing or shoving me away—which Ben could do, because I’m borderline assaulting him right now—he pulls me closer. Our bodies melt together.
My head tips back and I inadvertently sigh into his mouth, my lips opening just a little, and that’s when I feel his tongue trace my lower lip, then stroke against mine just hard enough to make my pulse race. There’s nothing in our verbal contract that mentions making out, but I can’t stop myself from reaching up my arms to twine around his neck. As we kiss his hands slide down my back, a little possessive. I think I’m getting dizzy. Man, this guy is a good actor.
He trails his fingers just above the curve of my ass, too. Classy, but still enough to make an onlooker a little uncomfortable. Bullseye. We break apart, even though part of me would like to stay locked to his face. Mom’s gulped down her drink in one go, clearly desperate to get the hell away from her daughter’s happiness. It feels good.
“Well. You two have a pleasant evening.” She says it like we’re a pair of strangers whom she just walked in on to find screwing in a corner of the bathroom. “Go find Rollie before you…do whatever it is you do.” I want to say ‘have sex in the front hall,’ but think better of it. She walks away from us, stiff-kneed and red-faced. My mother tried to embarrass me and got it thrown right back in her face. It’s like Christmas in February.
Though watching her walk away like I just stripped in front of her is kind of like a stiletto to the heart. Since Todd and I broke up—hell, since I took myself out to California and basically flipped her kind of life the double bird—she’s been distant. At least, more distant than she used to be. I can’t help wishing she could just be happy for me and the man I paid to be my date. Is that so much to ask?
After ten years of hiding behind a bathroom door, Poppy Dunne has sent both children to school, emerged from the bathroom, and is excited to release Room Service, a romantic comedy plotted mostly on the toilet. Poppy writes books with relatable heroines who speak their minds and whose riotous inner dialogue reflects their complex characters. Her goal is to deliver a story that has equal parts heart, romance and humor. Her heroes are swoon worthy, yet hold on to your suspension of disbelief, because they pick up their own socks and cook. In her free time, she looks for hobbies other than Netflix and procrastinating to fill out this author bio. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and children.
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